A three-day strike began on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, affecting the banking and insurance sectors. Sami Salhi, Secretary General of the General Federation of Banks, Financial Institutions, and Insurance Companies, addressed the ongoing dispute. The conflict centers on a communiqué issued by the Banking Council regarding salary withholdings. The union has strongly criticized these measures, characterizing them as "threats" against the workers. This escalation adds tension to the industrial action currently disrupting financial services. The dispute highlights a significant rift between the banking leadership and the labor federation. Both parties remain locked in a confrontation over the legality and ethics of the pay deductions.